Friday, 11 June 2010

Time to Rest

Well it's been a busy old week which has felt a little long in places. Looking back, it's been quite a productive week too, though. I'm ready for the weekend, although I'm not sure about "time to rest" as I often find my weekends are busier and more demanding than my weekdays! I may get a bit of respite with the contents of the postie's bag today.

Sal is always kind enough to put in a few extra goodies and this time she gave me a bundle of bits 'n' bobs. I can always use bit 'n' bobs! Definitely time next week for those patchworked squares cushions for those of you patiently awaiting them!

Finally, it's been a week of cushions and so I'll end the working week by showing you yet another. This one features a vintage embroidered crinoline lady panel in the centre.

She's surrounded by a veritable garden of pretty nostalgic cotton prints all patchworked in triangles.

There's a border of pretty vintage ditsy floral cotton and I have quilted the cushion front by sewing on 8 vintage buttons through all the layers.

I have of course, paid attention to the back of the cushion as well as the front.

It definitely has an eclectic vintage vibe that one! It's resting in the crib, hopeful of a new owner in good time. The bowl of flowers and crinoline lady cushions are now in my shop (just two Union Jack cushions remaining). (Both embroidered cushions now sold, thanks ever so much.)

We have two exciting days out planned this weekend so I shall be back soon to share those with you. I hope everyone everywhere has a great weekend. And I can't help it... Come on, England!!!

What pretty work you do! You have given me some inspiration to try something new. I just hope I haven't thrown out all that embroidery I used to have - some my dear Mum made 60 or more years ago! Enjoy the sunshine from cold and damp Oz!

Hi there, I absolutely love your blog and have been reading for quite a few months now. Your handcrafted items are just beautiful. I'm very jealous of those lovely summery photos though, it's winter here and VERY cold. My instinct is to hunker down for the winter and hibernate in front of the fire with DVDs of Miss Marple. Can you please tell me (if it's not too much trouble) what your favourite episodes are? I would be truly grateful! shelltheboss@xtra.co.nzEnjoy your Sunday, we've got snow showers :(Kind regards, Michelle

Wealden is lovely! glad you had a good day. I should have asked you to come down, in fact next year I will and maybe you could be our celebrity fete opener! ( i LOVED that Dibley Reg Dwight episode!!!!)We are near Hever do you know it?

Sorry to hear your Somerset Fete has dwindled that is sad. :(

Have a lovely relaxing Sunday, I too am going to dive into Country Living!

OOh speaking of Dibley, it is our pet service today! Must change it something suitable! Mr.Boodle wears a bow!

You have such a lovely home and live in such a wonderful part of the world. It is everything that an English village should be. Exactly as I have had it pictured in my mind for so long. Love your blog. It makes me smile.

Hi Hen, scrummy cushions, I love crinoline ladies. I've just been catching up with your recent blogs and was interested to read 'anons' comments!Anon left me similar comments on my post dated Mon 24th August 2009. Obviously my answer (which I had to leave for a couple of days while I calmed down) was also similar to yours! Thats my Quintessentially England post on 17th Sept 2009.Keep doing your thing girl.love Fi x

GORGEOUS cushion Hen! And the doll's cot from your previous post! What a gem of a piece, very inspiring, your work just gets more and more exciting and beautiful, that cot makes my heart hurt, it's so nostalgic. Love Vanessa xxx

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Hello and thank you for visiting the HenHouse. I'm a stay-at-home thirty-something mum looking after Mr HenHouse and the Munchkin, aged 13 (going on 18). We also have a gorgeous and very spoiled ginger tom, Charlie Boy. Sadly we had to say goodbye to our two other furry boys this year. We have recently moved from the city to our dream home in the West Country. I have always loved vintage and have collections of eiderdowns, china and fabrics to name just a few. I love sewing and am an avid patchworker and quilter. As a family, we are dotty about the past and love the 1940s, often dressing up for re-enactment events. To fund my fabric habit, I sell handmade items in my Etsy shop. I'm pretty nutty about interiors, too and our homes have been featured in various magazines.